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Group of coal miners resting with a load at the top of a slope in a mine shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1911
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Group of coal miners resting with a load at the top of a slope in a mine shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1911
HINE: COAL MINERS, 1911.
Group of coal miners resting with a load at the top of a slope in a mine shaft of the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Pittston, Pennsylvania. Photograph by Lewis Hine, 1911
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1911 Child Labor Coal Company Hine Industry Lewis Load Mine Miner Pennsylvania Shaft Track Under Ground Wickes Head Lamp
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This photograph, taken by Lewis Hine in 1911, transports us back to a time when coal mining was an arduous and dangerous occupation. The image depicts a group of exhausted coal miners taking a well-deserved rest at the top of a slope in a mine shaft owned by the Pennsylvania Coal Company in Pittston, Pennsylvania. The men are seen leaning against their loaded carts, covered in dust from head to toe. Their worn-out expressions reveal the physical toll that this grueling work has taken on them. Each miner wears a headlamp, illuminating their weary faces as they catch their breath before continuing with their laborious tasks. Hine's masterful use of sepia tones adds depth and texture to the photograph, evoking an atmosphere of early underground mining. The composition highlights not only the strength and resilience of these workers but also sheds light on the harsh conditions they endured daily. This powerful image serves as a reminder of the hardships faced by those who toiled beneath the earth's surface during this era. It stands as evidence of child labor practices prevalent at that time and raises awareness about worker rights and safety regulations that have since been implemented. Lewis Hine's photography played an instrumental role in exposing social injustices through his documentation of American industry. This particular print captures both the struggles and triumphs within Pennsylvania's coal mines while honoring those who dedicated themselves to this demanding profession.
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